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AO08 MVS

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MVS
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 118,171 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 116,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 114,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 111,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 111,204 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 107,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,419 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 77,952 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 77,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,242 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,208 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,511 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,597 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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AO08 MVS is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 MVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO08 MVS registered?

AO08 MVS is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AO08 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 MVS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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